As an aspiring dermatologist, I was often curious about the differences between all of the different types of botulism toxins. As it turns out, according to Dr. Cheryl Burgess’ Cosmetic Dermatology, there are four brands and two types currently utilized by physicians: Botox Medical (Allergan), Botox Cosmetic (Allergan), Dysport (Speywood Pharmaceuticals), and Myobloc (Elan Pharmaceuticals). The differences, which are reported from Cosmetic Dermatology, are outlined below.
Botox Medical
Botox Medical is the form of botulism toxin...
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